Ankeny Cook Named State Fair Chili Cook Off Winner

DES MOINES, IA (09/13/2024) (readMedia)-- Patty J. Hunt of Ankeny won first place and a $150 cash award in the Mrs. Grimes Chili Cook Off judged Tuesday, August 13, at the 2024 Iowa State Fair.

Kyle Barton of West Des Moines claimed second place and $75. Kim Peterson of Granger earned third place and $50.

Contestants were required to use at least two cans of Mrs. Grimes beans in their chili creations.

Entries were judged on taste, appearance and recipe originality.

The Iowa State Fair Food Department is the largest of any state fair in the country. There were 140 divisions, 726 classes and over 6,400 entries at this year's Fair. Food Department judging is held in the Elwell Family Food Center.

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The Iowa State Fair is one of the oldest and largest agricultural and industrial expositions in the country and the single largest event in the state. The Fair began 170 years ago and is now considered one of the best events in the nation, attracting more than one million Fairgoers every year from all over the world. The Fairgrounds are located at East 30th and East University, just off the interstate and minutes from Downtown Des Moines. Catch Fair Fever at the Iowa State Fair, August 8-18, 2024. For more information, visit www.iowastatefair.org.